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Zach

松明

Readings

Kana: たいまつ、しょうめい、きょ
Romaji: taimatsu, shōmei, kyo
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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(pine) torch; flambeau; torchlight

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 まつ
Meaning: pine tree
Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 ミン、 あ.かり、 あか.るい、 あか.るむ、 あか.らむ、 あき.らか、 あ.ける、 -あ.け、 あ.く、 あ.くる、 あ.かす
Meanings: bright, light
Readings: コ、 キョ
Meanings: torch, signal fire

Example Sentence

望遠鏡(ぼうえんきょう)()ると、それはたいまつであることがわかった。
➥It was identified by telescope as a torch.
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